In only fifteen Greek words, Paul defines the gospel this way: “For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God” (2Co 5:21). This single verse is a perfect summary of the most vital doctrines of Christianity.

In the first century, Greeks struggled to believe in the resurrection of the dead. How can our bodies, which are corrupt and mortal, ever be glorified and immortal? According to 1 Corinthians 15, everything the Christian believes hangs on the truth of the resurrection.

What prompted the Lord’s disciples to rebuke parents for bringing their young children to Christ? Whatever it was, Jesus was quick to scold his followers. Jesus loves the little children and says, “Let the children come to me.”